Global Program Manager, Climate Change

~ Vulcan Inc. is a nimble private company based in Seattle, Washington working to solve some of the biggest global issues. The projects and investments we pursue are inspired by the ideas of our founder Paul G. Allen and tethered to a simple principle; we use data to inform our efforts and seek out opportunities that can make a positive impact—and share what we learn. ~

Vulcan supports innovative approaches that can save endangered species, address climate change, improve ocean health, explore new frontiers, research how the human brain works and build sustainable communities. Brain science and basketball, community space and outer space, art and artificial intelligence—at Vulcan, we strive to answer big questions asked by our founder, and by the world. If we can understand the mysterious organ, the brain, we can pave the way towards understanding diseases like Alzheimer’s. If we can change the economics of space launches, we can change space travel and exploration. If we can get the formula right for a new kind of downtown neighborhood, it becomes a guide for the innovation centers of tomorrow.

With a local focus and a global reach, Vulcan’s programs, projects and initiatives bring together industry leaders collaborating across disciplines to discover and develop smart, data-driven solutions and create inspiring experiences that help us tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges.  

Position Overview

The Global Program Manager (Climate Change) will report to the Director of Climate Product Management. The GPM is responsible for coordinating activities and initiatives across Vulcan focused on addressing Climate Change. S/he will also design integrated roadmaps, schedules and strategies across Climate programs, driving delivery, reporting status, and raising the bar on project deliverables and quality.

 The GPM must handle complex cross-functional dependencies and bridge gaps in management. S/he is expected to work effectively with professionals in different teams and domains including government and community affairs, technology development, productions, marketing/communications, finance, etc.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 10+ years of program or product management experience
• Proven track record of successful, results-oriented delivery of products/solutions and accomplishment of programmatic objectives across multiple teams in collaborative manner
• Experience in using project management methodology (processes, best practices, tools, and templates) effectively, as well as demonstrated project estimation and planning experience
• Experience in developing strategy and roadmaps to support desired outcomes
• Experience in all phases of project lifecycle interfacing with technical teams, business users, and program managers spanning multiple teams
• Excellent cross-group collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to lead virtual teams
• Excellent influence and engagement skills in building alignment and accountability without formal ownership or authority over resources
• Ability to work cooperatively and strategically and build strong and sustainable relationships within all levels of the organization
• Ability to work in cross-functional team environment to resolve blocking issues to keep programs on track for delivery
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills with ability to present both technical and programmatic information clearly and concisely to various audiences
• Outstanding critical thinking and problem solving skills and passion to solve hard problems
• Bachelor’s degree in a business, technology or related field required

Knowledge, experience, skill, and/or ability:

• Provide consistent communication, management and reporting on project milestones, timelines (integrated schedules), status, risks, and budget across team functions
• Work with product managers and cross-functional team members to define and prioritize program needs and critical paths
• Be accountable for the escalation and resolution of program issues and resource constraints, and managing cross-functional timing challenges and dependencies